Andrea H. Japp, born on September 17, 1957, is a French scientist and author. Japp is best known for her Kit Salinger series of crime novels, which follow the exploits of a New York City private investigator. Born in France, Japp has also lived in Switzerland, England, and the United States. She currently resides in Paris. In addition to her popular mystery series, Japp has also written a number of standalone novels, including The Scent of Blue (2000) and The Promise of Water (2002).
